Maude Elizebeth (Kaufman) Bonner

Photo courtesy of the Joshua Brackett Eagle Scout Project

(January 8, 1904 - June 12, 1984)

The Lusk Herald

June 21, 1984

Maude Elizebeth Bonner

Maude Elizebeth Bonner, 80, was born Maude E. Kaufman to Frank and Louise Kaufman, Jan. 8, 1904, in Beatrice, Neb. she died June 12 and graveside services were held June 15 at the Lusk Cemetery with Rev. Al Seadore officiating.

Maude was the youngest of eight children. She married Emerson Bonner on July 30, 1927, in Grant, Neb.

In 1937, they moved to Lusk, where Emerson was in business with his brothers, Cy and Harry, as painting contractors.

Maude was very active in church activities, especially the social functions and parties, which she loved to organize.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters and her husband, Emerson.

She is survived by two sons, Joe of Laramie and Butch of Auburn, Wyo., and nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.